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Aug 25, 2026
Aug 25, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow has thrown his support behind the Teaching Legacy Summit, a new initiative seeking to place Gambian teachers at the centre of national conversations on education reform and transformation.
Aug 21, 2026 • Mariatou Ngum & Abdou Mbye
The Gambia has taken a major step towards ending the fragmented delivery of mental health and psychosocial support services with the establishment of a National Technical Working Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).
Aug 21, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare has called for stronger teamwork, accountability and results-driven performance as it seeks to improve service delivery and achieve sustainable outcomes for the people of The Gambia.
Aug 21, 2026 • Sajor Camara
Hadigala International College has briefed Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow on the institution’s growth and contribution to national development, while formally handing over scholarship awards to personnel of the country’s security and law-enforcement institutions.
Aug 20, 2026 • Mariatou Ngum and Abdou Mbye
The Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly has commenced a three-day intensive in-house training programme for parliamentary staff, aimed at strengthening their understanding of the Constitution, Standing Orders, parliamentary procedures and the Code of Conduct.
Aug 20, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko
As Students’ Week at the University of The Gambia (UTG) draws closer, the Network Against Gender-Based Violence (NGBV) has pledged its full support to the event, particularly in activities related to gender-based violence prevention, awareness and capacity building.
Aug 20, 2026 • Ali Jaw
The International Organization for Migration, (IOM) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE), has launched a two-day workshop aimed at strengthening labour migration governance in The Gambia.
Aug 19, 2026 • Adama Jallow
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare has been urged to strengthen institutional performance and ensure government policies translate into tangible results for Gambians.
Aug 19, 2026 • Momodou Jawo
The Government of The Gambia has launched the African Manufacturers and Makers (AFRIMMAK), a flagship programme aimed at creating an enabling environment for young entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups.
Aug 19, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko
Stop Step Pharmacy has donated a substantial supply of medical items to the University of The Gambia Students’ Union, UTGSU, in a major initiative to improve healthcare across UTG campuses.
Aug 19, 2026 • Ali Jaw
CEO Tarro assures The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) has spoken of the authority’s commitment to ensuring that the newly validated apprenticeship programmes meet nationally accepted standards of quality, relevance, equity, and accountability.
Aug 18, 2026 • Adama Jallow
The President of Asthma and Allergy Foundation of West Africa (AAFWA), Sheku Wai, is back in The Gambia from Kenya where he attended the Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform (GAAPP) Africa & Middle East Alliance (AMEA) Regional Meeting held on August 8–9 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Aug 18, 2026 • Osman Kargbo
The ART27 Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery & Creative Hub will open its doors on December 1, 2026, with a landmark exhibition aimed at marking a new chapter for The Gambia’s contemporary art scene.
Aug 18, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko
Key political parties and movements, led by the United Democratic Party (UDP), will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday to formalise the 'Gambia First Coalition' ahead of the December 5 presidential election.
Aug 17, 2026 • Ali Jaw
The Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Prof. Pierre Gomez, has said the effective implementation of the newly validated National Apprenticeship Policy will serve as a cornerstone for skills development, employment creation, enterprise growth, and national prosperity.
Aug 17, 2026 • Adama Jallow
The Gambia International Fashion Week, GIFW, will hold its official casting call on Saturday October 18, 2026, at Arch 22 in Banjul, marking the start of preparations for its fourth edition.
Aug 17, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah
The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) has launched Africa’s first continental guide dedicated to strengthening media coverage of the just transition, equipping journalists with practical tools to report on climate change, workers’ rights, climate justice, renewable energy, climate finance and sustainable development from an African perspective.
Aug 14, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah
The Hon. Minister Sering Modou Njie warmly welcomed Mr. Sonko and congratulated him on the remarkable work he has been doing, noting that he represents not only the people of The Gambia but the entire African continent.
Aug 14, 2026
